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MeSH Heading: Respiratory Insufficiency
Tree Number(s): C08.618.846
Unique ID: D012131
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012131
Annotation: do not confuse with RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEWBORN in newborn inf
Scope Note: Failure to adequately provide oxygen to cells of the body and to remove excess carbon dioxide from them. (Stedman, 25th ed)
Entry Term(s): Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure; Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure; Hypercapnic Acute Respiratory Failure; Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure; Hypoxemic Acute Respiratory Failure; Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure; Respiratory Depression; Respiratory Failure; Ventilatory Depression
NLM Classification #: WF 140.5
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2020/05/27

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Respiratory Insufficiency MeSH Descriptor Data 2024